Bird watching in Chiang Mai

Bird watching in Chiang Mai

Bird watching in Chiang Mai is one of the most popular activities of the region. People from all over the world come to Chiang Mai to view many rare species of birds. Watching birds in Chiang Mai is famous all around the world. Many birds are attracted to Chiang Mai because of its rich diversity. This topographical region invites some of the rarest species of bird.

Bird watching in Chiang Mai can be enjoyed throughout the year. You can watch some spectacular local birds as well as the visitor birds that migrate to the city. The most popular destinations for Bird watching in Chiang Mai is Doi Suthep.

Popular places in Chiang Mai for bird watching

Chiang Mai has gained a lot of popularity over the past few years as bird watchers come here to see different types of bird at this tourists site. Doi Suthep also houses large plaza containing several buildings. From one of its lookout point you can see the whole city and many rare bird species.

Another famous site for Bird watching in Chiang Mai is Doi Inthanon National Park, Chiang Mai . This park is situated at Doi Inthanon, which is the highest mountain of the region. The park is a treat for bird watchers as more than 383 species having been reportedly being seen in this region. The best way to explore Doi Inthanon is by taking a car on rent. Foreign tourists will have to pay Baht 200 per person as an entry fee but when you will visit this place, you will definitely feel that your money has not been wasted. Some of the species of birds that are regularly seen in Chiang Mai are Rufous throated Partridge, Black-backed Forktail, Purple Cochoa, Black-tailed Crake, Chestnut-tailed Minia, Green-tailed Sunbird and many others.

More than 400 species of birds have been sighted by tourists and ecologists Chiang Mai. Out of these almost 300 birds are local birds and around 100 are migratory birds. Though bird watching in Chiang Mai is popular throughout the year but the best time for watching birds is from November to May when maximum number of migratory birds visit the city.

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